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Feminism

‘Why I don’t shave my armpits’

The choices available to women are curtailed by societal pressure, argues Susy Langsdale

slut walk

Are men inherently misogynists?

Grace Blakeley argues that the recent kidnappings in Cleveland illustrate a worrying level of sexism in men

No to racism, sexism and homophobia

Everyday sexism in Durham recruitment

Jillian Ward discusses the culture of sexism exposed by Durham University’s employment statistics

Facebook

Feminism on Facebook: the best way to go about it?

‘Misogyny Overheard’ groups have good intentions, but poor results, argues Henry Johnson

Bahrain

Female drivers are too rare in F1

James Bennett tackles the difficulties of gender equality on the track

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Should we allow sexist and violent lyrics?

Gabriella Forson questions whether we can dismiss misogyny and violence in the name of music

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America’s ‘best looking attorney general’? No thanks, Obama

The President was wrong to comment on Kamala Harris’ appearance – there’s a time and a place for praising looks

William Shakespeare

Should we excuse artists’ prejudices?

Richard Pierce questions whether geniuses like Shakespeare should be an excuse for authorial immunity

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‘The Tab supports lad culture’

Founder Jack Rivlin’s Telegraph article condemning NUS report is typical of the student tabloid’s style, writes Ronnie Rowlands

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Why does the media focus on sexism?

Sian Elvin looks at the ‘tongue-in-cheek’ representation of women in newspapers and advertising,

Steubenville

Footballers or not, rape is never ok

CNN’s coverage of Steubenville shows that rape culture is still alive, writes Ellen Jurczak

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We must stop regarding religion as ‘untouchable’

‘Religious institutions need to stop being the exception to all the rules,’ writes William Hewstone

Cambridge Union debating chamber

Star debater heckled as ‘frigid bitch’

Female student debaters were booed at a recent debate in Glasgow

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“NO. MORE. GLASGOWS”: debating competition responds to sexist abuse

An all-female debating competition has declared “NO. MORE. GLASGOWS” in a bid to combat sexism